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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Complexity Science
  • Systems Thinking

Background:

  • Traditional engineering approaches often overlook complex systems.
  • Edgar Morin's complex thinking framework offers a novel perspective.
  • Understanding system dynamics is crucial for preventing failures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a theoretical framework for complexity engineering.
  • To integrate principles like open systems, emergence, and Gödel incompleteness.
  • To analyze engineering activity and education through the lens of complexity.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical approach integrating Edgar Morin's complex thinking.
  • Utilizing real-world instructive problems for contextualization.
  • Applying concepts of open system design, emergence, randomness, and Gödel incompleteness.

Main Results:

  • Development of a theoretical foundation for complexity engineering.
  • Identification of key principles for managing complex systems in engineering.
  • Brazilian catastrophes used as case studies to illustrate theoretical concepts.

Conclusions:

  • A complexity engineering framework enhances understanding of system behavior.
  • The proposed approach offers insights into engineering education and practice.
  • Addressing complexity is vital for mitigating engineering failures and improving safety.